In the letter, which was written in 2020, Payne told himself that “for a while you’re going to feel like giving up” before One Direction’s success, but told himself “don’t do that, because you’ll be like four other people.” “Same track as you are”.

The singer died after falling from a third-floor balcony of a hotel in Buenos Aires, Argentina, local police said.

‘Life will become real’

In the letter, which was re-shared by Radio 1 on Instagram today, Payne said: “Get ready, it’s going to be a bit bumpy.

“Cherish every moment with your loved ones right now, because there are only a few more family holidays to enjoy, life is about to get real.

“You know that thing you love, singing, keep doing it, when you turn 14, something magical is going to happen, and I’m not talking about puberty.

“Not only will you be auditioning for one of the biggest music shows in the world, but you’ll also meet the future mother of your child (then-X Factor judge, Cheryl Tweedy).

“I know it seems quick, but trust me, everything will work out as it should. I suggest you watch Back to the Future, it might help.

“You’re famous now, and it seems like you’ve reached the pinnacle a long time ago, you cocky little bastard, but you’ve barely even started, take it down a notch, and remember, this is a It’s a marathon, not a sprint.

‘You will meet four other people’

“Let me tell you that this is not even base camp, and for some time, you will feel like giving up, but don’t do that because you are going to meet four people just like you on the same track.

“There’s going to be chaos when you first meet them, but just remember to enjoy yourself, stay young at heart because that’s what this point in your life is for.

“Learn to forgive more and listen, you will have the most amazing time of your life, traveling the world and living a life you could hardly have imagined.

“Then it will be over for a while, and you will be left with nothing but the steering wheel. It will feel scary, like you are alone, but you are not alone.

“You are about to start a completely new journey with the most amazing person you have ever met, your son Bear.”

He told his younger self, “Don’t doubt yourself when it comes to dad,” adding, “You have a lot to offer.”

Payne finished: “Be grateful and try to remember every day that you are doing something you love, that took 10 years to create.

“The first single will skyrocket and you’ll never see it coming, you’ll stop with self-doubt and you’ll be fine.

“Give mom, dad and the whole family a big hug from me.”

Payne rose to fame as a member of One Direction with Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson, placed third on The X Factor in 2010, and sold over 70 million records.